Roger Federer confirms that the end of this tennis era is close enough

In an interview published on the social channels of the Shanghai Rolex Masters: Roger Federer – who was present at the Celebrity doubles from Roger & Friends event at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena – focusing on the rivalry between Jannik Sinner And Carlos Alcarazthe two young people who must take over the heavy legacy that the Fab 4 will leave behind.

The Swiss Maestro emphasized that an imminent changing of the guard is palpable and that the rivalry between the Spaniard and the Italian is the present and the future.

“You feel the changing of the guard: Serena Williams retired, Murray retired and Rafa is getting closer. Novak had a difficult year overall, but then won the gold medal at the Olympics and achieved what he wanted. It was incredible for him to achieve that.

You feel everything changes. Sinner and Alcaraz have each won two Slams, which shows that changes are happening. They are both very consistent and it is great to watch them play. It was impressive to see Alcaraz live during the Laver Cup. He is an incredible player and I think people will enjoy watching them,” he explained.

“Si avverte il cambio della guardia: Serena is si è ritirata, Murray si è ritirato, Rafa è semper più vicino…

Sinner e Alcaraz hanno vinto due Slam a testa, questo dimostra che i cambiamenti ci sono”

Silenzio, parla il re 👑🗣 pic.twitter.com/mRAmxfmNBN

— Giovanni Pelazzo (@giovannipelazzo) October 11, 2024

For the first time since 2002, none of Federer, Djokovic and Nadal have won a Slam. The Swiss legend has now been retired for two years, while the Spaniard has announced that he will retire from tennis at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next November. Andy Murray expands the discussion to the Big 4 and is also officially retired for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Djokovic will soon be the only one of the four still active. As usual, the changing of the guard is now a fact.

Another legend waves goodbye 👋🐐

Of this elite group, only Novak Djokovic remains… pic.twitter.com/9TIRt8tDPB

— Sky Sports Tennis (@SkySportsTennis) October 10, 2024